Indianapolis-based Anthem beat second quarter expectations and raised its 2019 forecast again, but shares of the health insurer slid after it outlined challenges in its growing Medicaid business.

Starting July 1, tens of thousands of people who receive health insurance through Indiana's Medicaid expansion are required to report work hours or other activities.

The state of Indiana has proposed a new program to help transition people from its Medicaid expansion program, HIP 2.0, to commercial health insurance.

A bill to cover doulas under Medicaid passed the Indiana legislature and was signed into law. The money for the measure, however, was stripped out of the budget in the last days of session.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed new legislation to make Indiana the third state to extend Medicaid coverage for doulas, who provide physical and emotional assistance for mothers.

The state must provide what are known as direct-acting antiviral medications by July 1. It’s part of an agreement between the state and the ACLU recently approved by a federal judge.

“Gateway to Work" is billed as a community engagement opportunity to help connect people with better employment opportunities. But some worry the changes will result in Hoosiers losing health insurance.

Recent testimony focused on how doulas could help improve Indiana’s poor infant and maternal mortality rates.

The state's Medicaid program, called the Healthy Indiana Plan, requires members to submit paperwork to the state every 12 months to verify their eligibility for Medicaid.

Indiana’s Medicaid program has been approved to add a work requirement starting next year. Director Allison Taylor says the state’s effort is unique.